Azerbaijan and Iran discuss law enforcement cooperation

Azerbaijan's Minister of Internal Affairs, Colonel General Vilayət Eyvazov, met with an Iranian delegation led by Minister of Interior Eskandar Momeni in Baku. The delegation arrived in Azerbaijan on October 12.

During the meeting, the two officials discussed strengthening cooperation between their respective internal affairs agencies. Key areas of focus included combating transnational organized crime, specifically illegal drug trafficking, international terrorism, human trafficking, illegal migration, and cybercrime. Eyvazov emphasized that effective combat against these threats is only possible through joint efforts and expressed Azerbaijan's interest in expanding bilateral relations and identifying new directions for mutual activity.

Momeni noted that exchanging information and experience regarding transnational organized crime would positively impact regional security. He expressed Iran's commitment to deepening cooperation with Azerbaijani law enforcement. Prior to the meeting, the Iranian delegation visited the Alley of Honor to pay respects to Heydar Aliyev and Zarifa Aliyeva, and visited the Martyrs' Alley.